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A guide to priming canvas

Learn why priming your canvas is crucial for protecting and enhancing your paintings. Discover expert tips on choosing the right priming materials and techniques to achieve flawless results with Winsor...

How do I prime different types of canvas?

If you’re working with cotton canvas and want to use either oil or acrylic colour, an acrylic gesso primer is generally used, though you can use any of them. If you’re priming...

What are the pre-primed canvas options?

You don’t have to size and prime a canvas yourself. Winsor & Newton offers acrylic-primed cotton and linen pre-stretched canvases in different depths and sizes. If you want to avoid...

What is the difference between priming and underpainting?

While priming prepares the canvas ready to receive paint, underpainting is a first layer of paint applied after priming. Traditionally a lean layer with a reduced palette, it’s a tonal rendering...

What does sizing a canvas mean?

Understand the crucial differences between sizing and priming. Discover how these techniques protect and enhance your artwork, ensuring a durable and professional finish.

Ultimate guide to Gesso: Applying, drying time, and techniques

Discover the art of canvas preparation with our comprehensive guide to gesso. From application techniques to drying times and canvas priming tips, explore how to achieve the perfect foundation for...